SUNY Geneseo Presidential Search

The search for Geneseo's 14th president

SUNY Geneseo, New York's public honors college, invites applications and nominations for the position of its 14th president. The College seeks a dynamic and visionary leader with a deep commitment to public higher education, who will build on Geneseo’s strong legacy and help shape its future.

The new president will lead a community dedicated to transformative, inclusive education and serve as a key advocate for the College’s mission. This is an opportunity to lead an institution that strives to be the nation’s first equity-centered public honors college.

Presidential Announcement

Melinda Treadwell, PhD, was appointed the 14th president of SUNY Geneseo by the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees during its meeting on September 16. She will assume the role on October 27.

About the Search

The search for SUNY Geneseo’s next president will be led by Christian Valentino, Esq. '95, search committee chair, with the support of WittKieffer, a national executive search firm. This rigorous search process is designed to ensure that the next president is a strong fit for the College’s academic mission, values, and future goals.